South Coast Railroad Museum
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There is a miniature train and handcar ride
The Goleta Short Line miniature train ride operates year-around -- weekends from 1:15 to 3:45 pm and Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 3:45 pm. There are 3-4 departures per hour.
Ticket prices: $1.50 (single ride); $2.50 (2-ride ticket). Prices are subject to change and may be higher during special events. Members receive a discount on all ticket purchases.
Be sure to check the calendar for upcoming free-ride days.
Free handcar rides are offered on the third Saturday of the every month, 1-3:50 p.m. The handcar also operates during most museum special events. On other days, visitors may also request a private ride on the handcar, for which there will be a small fee. Handcar rides may also be arranged in advance by phone or email.
Handcars are powered by the passengers
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"train exploration"
My boys loved running around the grounds of this railroad depot. The red caboose was especially fun to climb up on and explore. They pretended to be train engineers and conductors. The railroad lines laid on the ground also provided exploration opportunities. The museum and gift shop themselves provided great information and model trains to inspect.
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"Fun with the Family"
Budding conductors and engineers will want to explore the wooden Goleta depot. Built in 1901, the depot was in use until 1973, when it was dismantled and moved to its current site. Restoration began in 1981, and the collection of railroad memorabilia continues to grow.
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